Thu Dec 9, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 26 | 40 | 25 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 34 | 27 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Trail Blazers 119-102. Celtics' stops on the defensive end set the tone. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.